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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.

A hallway with marble walls, wooden doors, and chandeliers.

A hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

1. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.2 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Yuta

AED 115

AED 134 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

2. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Donna

AED 130

AED 141 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

3. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.2 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

MRS

AED 402

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with bar stools, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and large windows offering a view of the sea.

4. La.mer Butik Hotel

1.1 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Mark

AED 182

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.1 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Thomas

AED 252

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

A hotel named "CAIA 95" with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

6. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Brittany

AED 78

AED 102 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

7. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Sofía

AED 99

AED 126 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

8. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

HEIDI

AED 316

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

9. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Monika

AED 354

AED 391 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

10. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

David Wong Weng

AED 222

AED 258 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, several armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A staircase with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

A hallway with wooden chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

11. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Anonymous traveler

AED 94

AED 111 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

12. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 2.3 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Kim

AED 200

AED 225 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

13. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Ai Ming

AED 166

AED 205 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.

A modern hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

14. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.1 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Yan Ting

AED 128

AED 205 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

15. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Tamara

AED 156

AED 177 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.1 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Anonymous traveler

AED 80

AED 103 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red accents, a wooden floor, and a wall-mounted coffee machine.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a series of framed pictures on the wall, and a mirror reflecting the hallway.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sign indicating it is Hotel 2, and a visible storefront below.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a ground floor entrance, and parked cars.

17. Hotel O Five 2

Kampung Air, 2.3 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

valerie

AED 77

AED 90 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a chandelier, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a glass door.

18. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Henn Kiew

AED 206

AED 232 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a wall with feather artwork, and a ceiling light.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a sink with a mirror.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a sign reading "QLIO HOTEL," and a red fire hydrant outside.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden console table, and a colorful abstract wall art piece.

19. Qlio Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Myona

AED 108

AED 126 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a view of the sea.

A room with a large window, a plant, a wooden table, and a blue curtain.

A room with a large window overlooking a modern building and the sea.

A living room with a TV displaying a show, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a view of the sea through large windows.

20. Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Khairul

AED 332

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sabah International Convention Centre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 219 reviews	View
La.mer Butik Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu	9.0 Wonderful 80 reviews	View

Top Sabah International Convention Centre Hotel Reviews

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was just as we expected"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

Jesselton Quay - SeaView

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great about this property. Host very friendly and responsive with check-in and ongoing care during my trip. Accommodation was more than adequate for my needs, and everything else to make my stay confortable was included. The area itself is very well endowed for all traveller needs (e.g. laundry service, convenience stores and restaurant. Finally, that view! (even better than shown in the ad.) The value for money for all this was beyond exceptional! Would highly recommend a trip to Kota Kinabalu and a stay in this wonderful property!"

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good

"Well located with easy access to ferry terminal and main business district. Property needs a little updating and maintenance, but rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

10/10 Excellent

"Lækkert værelse med skøn udsigt. Godt poolområde. Ligger lige midt i indkøbs/ restaurantsområde. Havudsigt og lige ved havnen."

Other attractions near Sabah International Convention Centre

A table with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a view of a lake.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

8.4/10 (503 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar with a stop at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Jesselton Quay

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Jesselton Quay during your visit to Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre

8.0/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre during your travels to Kota Kinabalu. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

8.0/10 (183 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Gaya Street Sunday Market

8.2/10 (478 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Likas Sports Complex

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Likas Sports Complex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sabah International Convention Centre?

Sabah International Convention Centre is located in Kota Kinabalu. Travelers love the area for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 59 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sabah International Convention Centre?

Hotel 7 Suria is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sabah International Convention Centre. Other good choices close by include Grandis Hotel and Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Sabah International Convention Centre?

Expedia has 59 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sabah International Convention Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sabah International Convention Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Sabah International Convention Centre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sabah International Convention Centre?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Sabah International Convention Centre, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Sabah International Convention Centre?

Local parks like Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre, and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Sabah International Convention Centre. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Bukit Padang, and Sabah Agricultural Park.

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Our top choices for Sabah International Convention Centre hotels

1. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

2. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

3. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

4. La.mer Butik Hotel

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

6. Hotel Gaia 95

7. Hotel Capital

8. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

9. Grandis Hotel

10. Hotel Sixty3

11. Hotel Eden54

12. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

13. Hotel 7 Suria

14. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

15. Mandarin Hotel

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

17. Hotel O Five 2

18. The Jesselton Hotel

19. Qlio Hotel

20. Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Compare popular hotels close to Sabah International Convention Centre

Top Sabah International Convention Centre Hotel Reviews

Grandis Hotel

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

Jesselton Quay - SeaView

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Hotel 7 Suria

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Other attractions near Sabah International Convention Centre

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Atkinson Clock Tower

Jesselton Quay

Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre

Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre

Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

Gaya Street Sunday Market

Likas Sports Complex

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